Do you wax your facial hair regularly? Are you using the same waxing kit for your body and your face? We can imagine how troublesome the task is for you as the skin on our face is much more delicate than the skin on other parts of our body, and we should never forget how sensitive it could turn during waxing. Hence, it is always good to use homemade mild sugar wax recipes for facial hair removal in order to pay close attention to your facial skin and take special care of it.

Homemade Wax Recipes For Facial Hair Removal

These sugar wax recipes will not only be a safe bet for your face but can also be prepared easily at home without burning holes in your pocket. Here, we give you 3 simple recipes for this:

Homemade sugar waxing uses a thick sugar substrate that sticks only to the hair instead of sticking to the skin for getting each hair fibre out of its root effortlessly. As it does not adhere to the skin, it does not pull the skin for uprooting the hair, thereby causing much lesser pain than regular waxing.

Recipe 1: Sugar And Honey Wax

Pour all ingredients i.e. brown sugar (or white sugar), honey and water into the microwave-safe bowl and place it inside the microwave oven.

Cook the entire mixture for some time. To get the right consistency of your wax, you should cook the ingredient-mixture for 30-35 seconds in microwave until it starts bubbling and turns brown in colour.

Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the wax to cool down. If you already have achieved the perfect consistency, you’ll be ready to go. If not, add ingredients based on the thickness of the concoction and cook for some more minutes.

Now, it’s time for application. Take some homemade wax onto the spatula and apply to the facial hair you want to remove.

Take a cloth strip and place it over the area where you have just applied the wax. Press firmly with your fingers and smooth out following the direction of growth of your facial hair.

Then, pull the cloth swiftly (apply as sharp motion as possible) just in the opposite direction (reverse of your hair growth). Your movement should be firm enough and also keep it flowing.

Repeat the application of wax and make use of the cloth strips one by one for getting rid of all the unwanted facial hair.

Place the bowl over medium heat and keep stirring the mixture with the spoon.

Do it for 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, the mixture should become quite thicker and the consistency should become like honey.

Once you get the right consistency of your wax, turn the heat off and remove the bowl from the oven. Let it cool down for a few minutes.

Now, apply the warm wax to your facial hair with the help of the spatula. Remember that you need to start with a small section.

Place a piece of cotton cloth over it, press the wax down firmly, smooth it out with your fingers and then, pull the cloth up in a rapid manner. The direction of your movement should be opposite of the growth of your facial hair.

Keep repeating the last step until you remove all unwanted hair from your face.

Adding fresh lemon juice to homemade sugar wax recipes is highly beneficial as it acts as a natural anti-microbial agent and fights against breakout-causing bacteria to prevent bumps. It also nourishes the facial skin deeply with its high vitamin C content.

Tips To Remember

The facial hair removal wax can also be prepared by using a stove or regular oven. But you will need a small regular bowl in such case.

The heating part is quite tricky. Your wax must not be too soft or too hard. If you remove the bowl from the heat too early, the mixture will remain too soft and you will find it extremely sticky during waxing. Conversely, if you cook it for too long, it will become hard just like a candy.

The cooling part is also very important as it will help you figure out the actual texture of the recently prepared wax and decide on whether it needs to be modified.

Always make use of a spatula for the application of wax. Using fingers or knife is not at all recommended.

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Always apply an ice cube or some fresh aloe vera gel to the waxed areas right after the procedure. It will reduce sensitivity and soothe the skin to a great extent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a good idea to wax your face?

Absolutely. There is no harm. While saving can cause your facial hair grow faster and thicker, waxing damages the hair follicle and reduces the future growth. If you are using our recommended homemade techniques, it’s not only economical but also harmless for sure.

How do you wax your upper lip at home?

Apply Lemon and Sugar scrub to get rid of upper lip hair. Make a semi liquid paste and apply it of affected areas for 10-15 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. We have complied 9 DIY home remedies to get rid of upper lip hair.

What are the side effects of waxing?

If you have a sensitive skin and allergic to some products, you might experience irritation, redness or rashes. Apply a moisturizer on the affected areas if problem persists.

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